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Italian designer Matteo Gentile’s Cifu concept proposes a compact, self-driving delivery robot styled like a package on wheels and inspired by on-road delivery drones.
The Giulia Veloce debuts with a 280hp petrol and a 210hp diesel, both paired to Alfa’s Q4 all-wheel-drive and eight-speed automatic, targeting buyers after performance without the full Quadrifoglio specification.
Volkswagen Group brands Bentley and Lamborghini have joined the list of manufacturers skipping the 2016 Paris Motor Show, citing cost concerns and shifting marketing strategies.
Jeep’s next-generation Compass, set to replace both the Compass and Patriot, has appeared without camouflage in Brazil ahead of its official debut.
Sebastian Vettel’s press office rejects allegations that he drove a Ferrari F12 Berlinetta at 350km/h on Abu Dhabi public roads, following a viral video and media claims.
Subaru executives have yet to confirm a next-generation BRZ, raising questions about the sports coupe’s future as the current model continues with minor updates.
Reports suggest Ferrari’s next flagship coupe will keep a revised 6.3-litre naturally aspirated V12, bucking the trend for downsized turbocharged and hybrid units.
Jaguar Land Rover has introduced a new petrol addition to its Ingenium engine family and a lightweight, ultra-wide ratio Transcend eight-speed automatic, both targeting improved efficiency and lower emissions.
A Tesla Model S P90D caught fire during a test drive in France, with the company attributing the incident to a manually tightened electrical connection that failed.
Infiniti has announced US pricing for its flagship Q60 Red Sport 400 coupe, with the rear-wheel drive model starting at $51,300 and the all-wheel drive version at $53,300 before destination charges.
Jeep will unveil the next-generation Compass at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show, consolidating the Compass and Patriot into a single global model on a new platform.
Caterham launches the Seven Sprint, a retro-inspired limited edition with 80hp, classic styling and a £27,995 price, echoing a 1960s Lotus project that never reached production.
Alfa Romeo’s Giulia Quadrifoglio has reclaimed the Nürburgring Nordschleife production saloon lap record, setting a time of 7 minutes 32 seconds with its automatic gearbox.
Munich-based Sono Motors has exceeded its crowdfunding target to build the Sion, an electric vehicle featuring integrated solar panels and a targeted 2018 production start.
US tuner Hennessey has released its HPE400 upgrade for the Ford Focus RS, lifting power to 405hp and promising further performance enhancements to come.
Volkswagen aims to agree a US-approved repair for 3.0-litre diesel engines by late October, potentially affecting around 85,000 Audi, Porsche and VW vehicles.
Latvian tuner HGK Motorsport has overhauled the BMW 2 Series with a Corvette-sourced V8, 820hp and a raft of motorsport upgrades to create the F22 Eurofighter drift car.
Nissan keeps the entry price for the 2017 Versa Sedan unchanged at $12,825, with small interior updates and a new SV Special Edition package for buyers seeking extra features.
Honda has launched a selection of genuine accessories for the right-hand drive NSX in Japan, including Modulo wheels, bespoke covers and interior upgrades.
GMC has updated the Canyon for 2017 with a revised 3.6-litre V6 engine and eight-speed automatic, matching the powertrain upgrades found in the Chevrolet Colorado.
A MaritzCX survey suggests Mercedes-Benz and Infiniti owners show the strongest interest in self-driving features, while Porsche, BMW, Jeep and Ram buyers remain sceptical.
A stop-motion video shows a complete Toyota 4A-GE engine assembly, with custom upgrades, in just two minutes after the builder spent two years sourcing parts.
nuTonomy begins offering free rides in driverless electric taxis to invited users in Singapore’s business district, aiming for a full-scale service by 2018.
Hyundai is finalising the production design of the Santa Cruz pickup, with a reveal expected as early as the Los Angeles Auto Show and US sales targeted for 2019.